A really good book - I listened to it twice, because once I got to the end I wanted to hear it again knowing what was going to happen. The reader is a bit breathy, and the music in the beginning and end is distracting, but I thought these were minor points really - once you get into the book the narrator seems just right.

Immigration lawyer in Kansas City. I like Character driven dramas, fantasy (monsters, magic and witches oh my!) and coming of age stories. Favs include: The Book Thief, The Game of Throne series, Harry Potter Series, Dresden Files, Nightside series, anything by Neil Gaimen, 100 Years of Solitude.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought the narrator was great and the story was engrossing. it seemed a little disjointed at first and I was a bit confused, but after the first 30 minutes I was hooked. I wish there were more Atwood books on audible. I have read many of her books and next to the HandMaids's Tale this is probably my favorite.

I was expecting a film noire type plot. This was not that type of book. In a way I was disappointed. In another way I have read a book that was able to paint an incredibly dark and descriptive narrative. Dark may not be the best word, shadowy might be better. I don't think this book will be in my top ten list, but is was one of the most memorable, creative, and flowering. I think a female would enjoy this book more than a male. Anyone, however, should like it.

When you finally finish the book you will say that it is a fine novel. The problem I had with this book was that I had a difficult time wanting to continue. It was a long drawn out story. Was it science fiction? Was it a love story? Was it a mystery? I am not sure. I always ask myself would you go back sometime in the future and listen again. The answer is no.

The Blind Assassin was very interesting, well-read - and it holds your attention. I think that in order to catch everything I am going to have to listen to it again, because it is a bit confusing with all the narration going back and forth. Overall, I really enjoyed it.

I found this book another good example of the author's ability to keep you interested in her writing. After listening to the Handmaiden I began reading as many of her books as possible and found the author to be a wonderful writer. Unlike Danielle Steele I have yet to tire of her.

I tried so hard to enjoy this piece. It was too long, too drawn out. You got to the point where you didn't care about the characters or their secrets.
I finally said, "That's it"! I moved on to "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

Atwood can write well. In this case, the contrivence of her task becomes a burden that her skill only makes tolerable.
I trudged through it, hoping that it would turn towards something much more, but in the end, the best compliment that I can give, is it stayed within its bounds - as tiresome as they were.
I would rather read Proust then Austin here.